Medical Assistant Educator Full-Time

Trinity Health•Boise, ID

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Saint Alphonsus Health System, we are looking for people who are living out their calling. We want you to be passionate about coming to work, and challenged to achieve your potential. Living by these virtues, we pride ourselves on exceptional service and the highest quality of care. The Saint Alphonsus Medical Group (SAMG) is now hiring for a passionate and enthusiastic Medical Assistant Educator to be a part of the Nursing Administration Team! Position Summary & Highlights: The Medical Assistant Educator will collaborate with Saint Alphonsus Medical Group (SAMG) Nursing Educators, Unit/Department/Clinic Managers, nurse leaders, and other educators, to provide educational programs with the goal of enhanced clinical practice, professional growth of the staff and the assurance of safe and effective healthcare to patients. We are seeking a team player with a strong work ethic who is passionate about developing others and supporting clinical excellence. The ideal candidate is flexible, collaborative, and enjoys working with a variety of teams and clinic locations. As part of a collaborative Nursing Administration team of ten, the Medical Assistant Educator will contribute to the success of both the education team and the broader ambulatory care organization. This position does require occasional travel to SAMG clinic locations across the Treasure Valley. The Saint Alphonsus Medical Group is a multi-specialty, physician-led organization focused on serving the needs of over 800,000 people in Idaho, Oregon and northern Nevada. Our health system provides faster access to lifesaving care for emergencies such as heart attack, stroke, trauma, pregnancy complications and other situations that require immediate, expert care.

Requirements

MA certification from one of the following SAHS approved agencies required: American Association of Medical Assistants (CMA), American Medical Technologists (RMA), National Healthcare Association (CCMA), National Center for Competency Testing (NCMA), National Association of Health Professionals (NRCMA), American Medical Certification Association (CMAC), National Phlebotomy Certification Examination (NPCE MA).
Minimum of 3 years of patient care experience in the role of a Medical Assistant.
Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers certification from either AHA, ARC or the Military Training Network is required at hire in all units, unless currently certified in ACLS and/or PALS as defined in the SAHS Certification Crosswalk.

Nice To Haves

Self-motivated, team-oriented, collaborative, flexible, organized and has an educational/teaching mind set or related experience.
A high degree of professionalism, have strong verbal and written communication skills, is able to work independently, and enjoys collaborating with others.
Previous training, teaching, or precepting experience.
Experience with onboarding, competency validation, or student coordination.
Knowledge of ambulatory care workflows and clinical practice.
Experience in education or training is preferred.

Responsibilities

Partner with SAMG Nursing Educators to provide education needs and support for Medical Assistants and Ambulatory Care Aides.
Design and facilitate education classes, orientation, onboarding, skills training, and competency validation and development using principles of education and adult learning.
Coordinate and support Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) activities.
Promote a learning environment in a manner that enhances learner’s competence to provide quality healthcare and to enhance clinical skills through group activities, classroom lecture presentations, individual instruction or the general use of role model and mentoring concepts.
Integrate research, evidence-based practice, and current literature into educational activities.
Facilitate participation in the development, attainment and evaluation of nurse, Medical Assistant, and other colleague orientation.
Participate in identifying education needs assessment for Patient Care Services and provide focused education to specific units/clinics/departments.
Maintain records of educational offerings.
Maintain own clinical skills and competence related to clinical practice and staff development.
Demonstrate awareness of need for self-growth and pursues personal growth.
Coordinate student placements for externships and serve as a resource for learners and clinic teams.
Travel to clinic locations across the Treasure Valley as needed.
Support Nursing Administration initiatives and projects.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Nursing.